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lateral line [′lad·ə·rəl ′līn] (invertebrate zoology) A longitudinal lateral line along the sides of certain oligochaetes consisting of cell bodies of the layer of circular muscle. (vertebrate zoology) A line along the sides of the body of most fishes, often distinguished by differently colored scales, which marks the lateral line organ. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In adapting to cave life, the fish evidently had come to rely on some nonvisual sensory system--probably their lateral lines, which detect slight water displacement--to make their choices, say Plath and his coworkers. That irregular movement is being picked up by the fish through their lateral lines - sense organs. Going forward, FPL will continue its three-year tree trimming cycle for main distribution lines and has adopted a six-year tree-trimming cycle for its lateral lines. |
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